Big Shot (ride)
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| Big Shot | |
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| The Big Shot track is the long red lights at the top. | |
| Location | Stratosphere Las Vegas |
| Coordinates | 36°8′50.59″N 115°9′19.40″W / 36.1473861°N 115.155389°WCoordinates: 36°8′50.59″N 115°9′19.40″W / 36.1473861°N 115.155389°W |
| Attraction Type | Space Shot |
| Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide |
| Designer | Stan Checketts |
| Model | Vertical Freefall |
| Height | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Drop | 160 ft (49 m) |
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| G force | 4Gs |
| Duration | 0:35 |
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Big Shot is the world's highest amusement ride. At a height of approximately 1,081 feet (329 m), it is located on top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
[edit] Ride experience
Big Shot is a gravity drop tower ride that takes riders from the base at 921 ft (281 m) to 1,081 ft (329 m). The ride accelerates to 45 miles per hour (72 km/h).[1] The ride up generates 4Gs and the drop down is a free fall.[2][3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "How about a Vegas amusement park ride that touches the sky". Stratosphere Las Vegas. http://www.stratospherehotel.com/Tower/Rides/Big-Shot. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
- ^ Borbe, Jeannie. "Big Shot at the Stratosphere". VEGAS.com. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bigshot.html. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
- ^ "Las Vegas Roller Coasters & Thrill Rides". VegasClick.com. May 2011. http://vegasclick.com/vegas/las-vegas-roller-coasters.html. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
